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India restores e-Tourist visa with 5-year multiple-entry option for nomads
India has fully reinstated long-duration paper visas and electronic tourist visas, including the one-year and five-year multiple-entry options. This allows digital nomads and frequent travelers to maintain long-term access to the country with a standard 72-hour processing time.
India EB-2 Priority Dates Advance in Latest Visa Bulletin
The U.S. State Department has updated the visa bulletin, showing a six-week advancement for India's EB-2 employment-based green card category to July 15, 2014. This update provides a clearer timeline for Indian professionals and remote workers currently in the U.S. or planning long-term residency.
India Transitions to Mandatory e-Arrival Cards
All foreign travelers and OCI cardholders must submit a digital e-Arrival Card prior to entry, as paper forms will be phased out by March 31, 2026. Travelers will need to present a QR code confirmation to airlines during check-in and at immigration checkpoints.
Understanding India's Rental Laws for Foreigners
Long-term renters in India face increased legal risks as new laws allow landlords to fast-track evictions for non-payment and impose contractual penalties for late rent.
India Updates Digital Content Rules for AI Labeling
Remote workers and digital marketers operating in India must now navigate strict AI labeling requirements and faster content moderation timelines to remain compliant with local IT laws.